More than 400 car and superbike racers are set to celebrate the 67th Merdeka Day with a thrilling weekend of on-track action during the 2024 Malaysia Speed Festival Merdeka Race, powered by PETRONAS Primax. The event will take place from 31 August to 1 September 2024 at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit.
The adrenaline-filled weekend kicks off on Saturday night (31 August 2024) with the MSF MegaLap Time Attack from 7 PM to 11 PM, where the fastest driver and car combination will be crowned after battling for the quickest lap around the Sepang Circuit.
Sunday (1 September 2024) promises a full day of racing, beginning with the 12-lap MSF Superbikes race featuring six individual classes and over 70 racers. Following this will be the MSF Saga Cup Merdeka 75, a 75-minute mini-endurance race with two drivers per car.
The highlight of the weekend is the Merdeka Race, a prestigious endurance event traditionally held in honor of National Day. This race will see 340 racers in 170 cars competing across six individual classes, tackling 99 laps of the 5.543km Sepang Circuit.
“We are honored to welcome PETRONAS into this year’s Merdeka Race, powered by PETRONAS Primax. The Merdeka Race has grown into one of the most anticipated annual events on the local racing calendar, thanks to the diverse range of classes. With PETRONAS on board, we hope to elevate the excitement and experience even further for both participants and racing fans,” said MSF Principal Adian Yein Khalid.
The six classes competing in the Merdeka Race include the Rennplatz Standard Production, Rennplatz Standard Production Max, Vision HKS Super Touring, Vision HKS GT86 x BRZ Racing Cup, Super 1800, and MSF Super Production. A total of RM50,000 in prize money is up for grabs for the top three winners in each class.
The Rennplatz Standard Production and Rennplatz Standard Production Max classes offer the most lucrative prizes, with the champion receiving RM6,200. The second and third place winners will take home RM2,950 and RM1,850, respectively.
In the Vision HKS Super Touring and Vision HKS GT86 x BRZ Racing Cup, the champion will earn RM5,700, with RM2,950 and RM1,850 awarded to the second and third place winners.
Champions in the MSF Super 1800 and MSF Super Production classes will receive RM4,200, while RM1,750 and RM1,050 will be given to the second and third place finishers.
For the first time, prize money will also be awarded in the MSF Superbikes race, with RM1,000 for the champion and RM300 and RM200 for the second and third place winners. The six superbike classes include Super Rookie, GP X, GP Pro, GP Masters, All-Stars, and Super Sport.
Paddock access passes for the MSF MegaLap Time Attack on Saturday (31 August 2024) are priced at RM20 and available from the South Track Paddock. The event begins at 7 PM and runs until 11 PM.
On race day Sunday (1 September 2024), gates will open at 3 PM, with North Track Paddock access passes on sale for RM35. Parking is available for RM10. Passes can be purchased at the entrance to the North Track on race day. Spectator entry to the main grandstand on both days is free of charge.
